It will soon be time to start on the CD calendars for next year. It is one of my favorite classes. If you live locally and would like to attend let me know and I will send you the information when I have dates and times all worked out. […] Read more »
Earthen Textures Card
I wasn’t sure about ordering this stamp set until I started seeing posts from other demonstrators using it. That very often happens to me. Does it happen to you too? Of course the colors I used came directly from the DSP in that suite of products. You can see them […] Read more »
August CD Calendar
This page of the calendar was stamped with the now retired Cactus Cuties set. It’s suppose to reach 95 degrees today with no mention of rain. Stay cool, stay hydrated my friends. Read more »
Storing Photopolymer Stamps
I wanted to share with you the way I repurpose the stamp cases that come with photopolymer stamps. I started doing this because I like to turn the stamp case over and see what is inside without having to open the case. Call me lazy if you want but when […] Read more »
July CD Calendar & Upcoming Specials
July is not one of the easier months to do so I usually just try to go with stamping in red and blue. There are a couple of specials coming up. The first is Stampin’ Up is bringing back Bonus Days. Any order between July 6th and July 31st of […] Read more »
Thank You Cards for France Trip
I love Paris so much so when this set with the Eiffel Tower was new I ordered it right away. I am sorry to say that it is retired; however, it was perfect for making some cards to take on my trip to France. I wanted a few thank you […] Read more »
Little Monkey Card and My Trip to France
I created this card for a class last month and when I did I actually had not realized the die I used had retired. It has 3 cut outs which I wanted in the card however you could make the card by creating your own cut outs with other dies […] Read more »
May CD Calendar
Time sure does get away from me and here it is almost the end of May and I have not posted the CD calendar for this month. Ugh! I love using punches and this used several. Sadly some are retired but if you’re like me you rarely get rid […] Read more »
Color Refresh, Retiring Lists & April CD Calendar
There’s a lot that goes into getting ready for a new annual Stampin’ Up catalog. They work years ahead and occasionally those changes include a color refresh. They look at what isn’t selling very well and what the newest color trends are. It’s amazing to me that they can figure […] Read more »
Wedding Card for a Friend
One of my friends recently asked me to make her two special wedding cards. She had searched online and found a few she liked. I chose the example with the “bride” and “groom”punched hearts. I have seen many cards done with this idea and with a few changes came up […] Read more »